Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation is a complete guide to using therapeutic lasers to treat veterinary patients. Focusing on practical information for incorporating laser therapy into veterinary practice, the book covers applications for dogs, cats, horses, exotic animals, and food animals. The book offers a practical, clinically oriented manual for successfully using photobiomodulaton in the veterinary clinic.
Chapters begin with introductory information explaining the basic principles involved, including physics, the biochemical mechanisms of action, and general guidelines for using therapeutic lasers. Subsequent chapters focus on specific clinical applications for therapeutic lasers. Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Photobiomodulation is an essential reference for any veterinarian wishing to enhance their practice with laser therapy.
Key features
Offers a comprehensive resource for incorporating therapeutic lasers in veterinary practice
Focuses on practical information tailored for the veterinary clinic
Written by 37 leading experts in veterinary laser therapy
Provides a thorough foundation on this standard–of–care modality
Emphasizes clinical applications with a real–world approach
Contents
About the Editors
List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Part I The History of Laser Therapy
Chapter 1 The History of Laser Therapy
Ronald J. Riegel
Part II The Theory and Science of Laser Therapy
Chapter 2 Fundamental Information
Ronald J. Riegel and John C. Godbold, Jr.
Chapter 3 Laser Physics In Veterinary Medicine
Bryan J. Stephens
Chapter 4 Therapy Laser Safety
Kenneth E. Bartels
Chapter 5 Basic Principles of Photobiomodulation and Its Effects at the Cellular, Tissue, and System Levels
Juanita J. Anders, Ann Kobiela Ketz, and Xingjia Wu
Part III Practical Applications of Laser Therapy
Chapter 6 General Principles of Laser therapy
Jeffrey J. Smith
Chapter 7 Contraindications, Special Considerations, and Precautions
John C. Godbold and Ronald J. Riegel
Part IV Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animals
Chapter 8 Pain Management
Jennifer F. Johnson
Chapter 9 Intra and Postoperative Laser Therapy
Steven Buijs and John C. Godbold, Jr
Chapter 10 Wounds
David S. Bradley
Chapter 11 Dermatological and Non–Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Conditions
Daniel M. Core and John C. Godbold, Jr.
Chapter 12 Snake Bites
Barbara R. Gores
Chapter 13 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Osteoarthritis
Lisa A. Miller
Chapter 14 Upper and Lower Respiratory Conditions
Ray A. Arza
Chapter 15 Oral Conditions
Ray A. Arza
Chapter 16 Abdominal Conditions
Richard L. Godine
Chapter 17 Neurological Conditions
Richard L. Godine
Chapter 18 Laser Therapy for the Geriatric Patient
Erin O′Leary
Chapter 19 Feline Specific Conditions
Jennifer O. Lavallee and James Olson
Part V Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Canine Sports Medicine
Chapter 20 Laser Therapy for the Canine Athlete
Debra Canapp
Chapter 21 Discipline Specific Canine Sports Medicine Applications
Deborah M. Gross
Part VI Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Companion Animal Rehabilitation
Chapter 22 Laser Therapy and Multimodal Postoperative Rehabilitation
Jeffrey J. Smith
Chapter 23 Laser Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation
Matt Brunke
Chapter 24 Laser Therapy and MultiModal Performance Maintenance
Deborah M. Gross
Chapter 25 Laser Therapy and Geriatric Rehabilitation
Dianne Adjan Logan
VII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Exotic Animals
Chapter 26 Laser Therapy for Exotic Small Mammals
Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness
Chapter 27 Laser Therapy for Birds
Robert D. Ness and Jörg Mayer
Chapter 28 Laser Therapy for Reptiles
Jörg Mayer and Robert D. Ness
Chapter 29 Laser Therapy for Aquatic Species
Donald W. Stremme
Chapter 30 Zoological Applications of Laser Therapy
Liza Ivana Dadone and Tara Harrison
VIII Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Equine Practice
Chapter 31 Fundamentals of Equine Laser Therapy
Ronald J. Riegel
Chapter 32 Administering Laser Therapy to the Equine Patient
Ronald J. Riegel
Chapter 33 Laserpuncture for the Equine Patient
Ronald J. Riegel
Chapter 34 Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Equine Wounds
Ronald J. Riegel
Chapter 35 Laser Therapy and Equine Performance Maintenance
Sean Redman
Chapter 36 Laser Therapy and Multimodal Equine Rehabilitation
Brenda S. McDuffee
Chapter 37 High Intensity Laser Therapy for the Equine Patient
Damiano Fortuna
Part IX Clinical Applications of Laser Therapy in Food Animal Practice
Chapter 38 Laser Therapy in Food Animal Practice
Julie Gard
Part X Laser Therapy and Alternative and Regenerative Therapies
Chapter 39 Laser Therapy and Acupuncture
Carolina Medina
Chapter 40 Laser Therapy in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
Debra Canapp
Part IX Integrating Laser Therapy into Veterinary Medicine
Chapter 41 Successful Implementation and Marketing of Laser Therapy
Diane J. Miller
Chapter 42 The Role of Veterinary Technicians and Nurses in Laser Therapy
Renaud Houyoux and Laura Kortelainen
Chapter 43 Return on the Investment in a Therapy Laser
David J. Fenoglio
Index
